Pursuant to art. V, § 4, of the South Carolina Constitution, Rule 601, SCACR,
is amended as follows:

1.

Rules 601(a)(5) through (a)(11) are renumbered Rules 601(a)(6) through
(a)(12).

2.

Rule 601(a)(5) shall read: The Family Court - merits hearings in
cases involving child abuse, child neglect and termination of parental rights
upon approval of the Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes for the Family
Court and notice to the Chief Judge for Administrative Purposes for the Circuit
Court five days prior to the term of the Circuit Court.

3.

Rule 601(a)(7) shall read: The Family Court -- all cases not referenced
in (5) above.